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Unum extends support for miscarriage and pregnancy loss

by Benefits Expert
11/10/2023
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Unum has enhanced its pregnancy loss support for all its employees in the UK.

The employe benefits provider has updated its additional leave policy with a new section on miscarriage and pregnancy loss, while ensuring appropriate help is signposted to staff –  via external specialist support groups or through its  Help@hand app. 

Unum has also issued practical guidance to managers around having sensitive conversations around pregnancy loss. This help is available to all employees who suffer or are affected by baby loss prior to 24 weeks of pregnancy. 

Irrespective of how long they have worked for Unum, employees are eligible for two weeks’ paid leave without the need to use sick pay entitlement. This includes those who are impacted by a partner or surrogate’s pregnancy loss.

These additional support comes after Unum signed the Miscarriage Association’s pregnancy loss pledge. Unum also discussed the changes with its Employee Consultative Group (ECG) which had asked for improved resources, better signposting and more support for managers.

During Baby Loss Awareness Week this week (9-15 October), Unum will also be launching a new Sharepoint page for managers. This page also includes more useful resources such as links to baby loss charities. 

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